OK. I am planning a trip to Idyllwild, for a 3 day archeological trip with a group of Boy Scouts from Orange County. The boys get to the campground on Saturday, and the archeological part of the outing does not start until Sunday night. That leaves me with 15 boys, and a day and a half with nothing for them to do!
I was thinking of taking them to the top of the Palm Springs tram and do a day hike, perhaps on Sunday morning. It should be a lot cooler up there, and a nice distraction from the "boredom" and the heat.
I don't think we want to go "all the way" to the top, but I was thinking of a hike to Round Valley, and perhaps beyond to Wellmans Divide. Is this or do-able (I don't see why not).
Any help or suggestions from you "pros"? Other than at the start of the trail, is there any drinking water? I presume at this time there is plenty of water in the creeks. Any place along the hike where we can all take a dip in the water?
Thanks.